Expo 2025 Opens in Osaka, Showcasing Futuristic Technologies Amid Early Challenges

The event highlights AI, robotics, and space innovation but faces criticism over exhibit quality, data privacy concerns, and slow ticket sales.

Expo 2025 officially opened on April 13 on Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka, featuring cutting-edge technologies and a global showcase of 160 nations.
The event's centerpiece, the 'Grand Anneau,' is the world's largest wooden structure, symbolizing international unity and architectural innovation.
Critics have raised concerns about the reliance on virtual immersive experiences, which some find underwhelming and lacking substance.
Significant privacy issues have emerged due to extensive biometric and personal data collection through event applications and pavilion features.
Ticket pre-sales have fallen short of expectations, reflecting tepid local interest despite government projections of substantial economic benefits.